How to travel from Okinawa to Sendai, Japan
The distance between Okinawa and Sendai is around 1,867km (1,160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 5m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Okinawa to Sendai by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sendai → Okinawa if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Sendai (SDJ).
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥24,780($180)
Peach Aviation Limited
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Shin-Osaka then Tokyo and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr).
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥71,600($525)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okinawa and Sendai
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okinawa to Sendai by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥24,780 ($180) and will take around 4h 5m.
The distance between Okinawa and Sendai is around 1,867km (1,160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,785km (1,109 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Okinawa and Sendai by plane.
The quickest way to get from Okinawa to Sendai is to fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥24,780 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Okinawa and Sendai is to fly which will typically cost around ¥24,780 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Okinawa and Sendai. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 4h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Okinawa and Sendai. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Okinawa and Sendai. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and arrive at Sendai (SDJ). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Okinawa and Sendai with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 35m.
Peach Aviation Limited, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Ibex Airlines and Skymark Airlines fly between Okinawa and Sendai. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and and arrive into Sendai (SDJ). These flights usually take around 2h 35m.
The flight from Okinawa to Sendai typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and and arrive into Sendai (SDJ).
The closest major airport to Sendai is Sendai Airport (SDJ) (SDJ) which is approximately 15km (10 miles) from Sendai. Yamagata Airport (GAJ) (GAJ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Okinawa to Sendai. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 4h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okinawa to Sendai is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around ¥24,780 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okinawa and Sendai
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 5m | ¥24,780($180) | every 3 hours | 1,867km (1,160 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 15m | ¥51,200($375) | every 3 hours | 1,907km (1,185 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 40m | ¥47,095($345) | every 4 hours | 1,989km (1,236 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 1 day 8h | ¥71,600($525) | 4 times a week | 2,375km (1,476 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okinawa and Sendai
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Bus companies
Yamako Bus
Train operators
Airports near Sendai
The following major airports near Sendai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
- Distance
- 15km (10 miles) from Sendai
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
- Distance
- 46km (29 miles) from Sendai
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 281km (174 miles) from Sendai